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Notifying competition winners: state-by-state requirements

There are various state and territory requirements for notifying winners once they have been drawn in a game of chance.

Plexus Team
Plexus Team

July 27, 2020

There are various state and territory requirements for notifying winners once they have been drawn in a game of chance.

VIC

Winners must be notified in writing, for example, by email, mail, fax or SMS

ACT

Winners must be notified within 21 days of the draw in writing.

SA

Winners must be notified within 7 days of the draw in writing.

NT

Winners must be notified as specified in the terms and conditions.

NSW, QLD, WA & TAS

No specific requirements.

National

Based on the most stringent requirements above, tor NATIONAL trade promotions winners must be notified within 7 business days of the draw. Winners must also be notified in writing, and this can also be done within 7 days of the draw.

 
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